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Presentation
Presentation
This course unit offers a comprehensive program on the relationship between technological innovation and mental health, covering multiple assessment and intervention tools (neuromodulation, wearables, digital phenotyping, mobile applications, etc.) and critically reflecting not only on the benefits and state of the art of technology use in the mental health context, but also on its impact, including ethical and legal risks. Given the exponential technological evolution in recent decades, the paradigm shift in healthcare delivery after the pandemic, and the growing role of artificial intelligence in society, it becomes essential for future psychologists to stay updated and prepared to consider and manage the use of technology in their professional practice.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Bachelor | Semestral | 5
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
3 | Optional | Português
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Code
Code
ULP608-26195
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
S1. Foundations of Technological Innovation in Mental Health e-Health, m-Health, and telepsychology Benefits, risks, and state of the art of digital technologies in mental health S2. Neuromodulation and Mental Health Principles and mechanisms of neuromodulation Clinical evidence and limitations of neuromodulation S3. Big Data, Digital Phenotyping, and Digital Tools Big data in psychological research Digital phenotyping: wearables, sensors, and physiological signals in mental health monitoring Digital tools for assessment and intervention in clinical practice S4. Ethics, Privacy, and Responsible Practice Ethical guidelines for the practice of telepsychology Privacy, informed consent, and data security in digital and neuromodulation technologies Equity and accessibility in access to mental health technologies S5. Critical Appraisal of Scientific Research in Technological Innovation and Mental Health
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Objectives
Objectives
LO1. Identify the potential negative impacts and challenges of technological innovations on mental health. LO2. Analyze and discuss the main technological innovations applied to mental health, exploring their effectiveness, clinical impact, advantages, and disadvantages. LO3. Explore strategies for integrating digital technologies into mental health assessment and intervention, including the use of tools such as mobile applications, neuromodulation, and digital phenotyping. LO4. Critically evaluate the ethical, social, and cultural impact of using digital technologies in mental health practice, considering privacy, equity, and accessibility. LO5. Develop skills in reading and critically appraising scientific research in the field of technological innovation and mental health.
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Teaching methodologies
Teaching methodologies
Assessment based on the critical analysis of scientific articles in a journal club format, with in-class presentation and peer discussion. Practical exercises based on self-reflection on the use of technology.
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References
References
American Psychological Association (2024). Proposed Revision of Guidelines for the Practice of Telepsychology. Retrieved from https://www.apa.org/practice/guidelines/telepsychology-revision.pdf Potenza, M. N., Faust, K. A., & Faust, D. (2020). The Oxford handbook of digital technologies and mental health. Oxford University Press. Knotkova, H., & Rasche, D. (Eds.). (2015). Textbook of neuromodulation: Principles, methods and clinical applications. Springer. Woo, S. E., Tay, L., & Proctor, R. W. (2020). Big data in psychological research. American Psychological Association.
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Assessment
Assessment
Avaliação
A modalidade de avaliação contínua envolverá as seguintes componentes:Componente 1. Avaliação Individual (70%)
- Teste Escrito 1: Reflexão Crítica sobre a Utilização da Tecnologia (30%)
- Teste Escrito 2: Q&A sobre os Artigos do Journal Club (30%)
- Participação nas Sessões de Journal Club (10%): durante as apresentações dos colegas, cada estudante deverá colocar questões pertinentes e participar ativamente na discussão dos artigos apresentados pelos outros grupos.
Componente 2. Trabalho de Grupo (30%)
- Journal Club: Análise Crítica e Apresentação de Artigo Científico (30%): cada grupo seleciona (ou recebe atribuído) um artigo científico relacionado com um tema da UC, elabora uma análise crítica escrita e apresenta-a em aula, seguida de uma sessão de perguntas e respostas.
Outras Informações Importantes
- Esta unidade curricular funcionará em modalidade de avaliação contínua, em regime presencial, implicando a presença em 75% das aulas (exceto nas exceções previstas no Regulamento de Avaliação).
- A classificação em cada uma das componentes de avaliação não poderá ser inferior a 9.5 valores. Os estudantes com uma nota inferior a 9.5 valores terão acesso a um exame final que contempla exercícios semelhantes aos contemplados nos momentos de avaliação contínua
Assessment
The continuous assessment modality will involve the following components:Component 1. Individual Assessment (70%)
- Written Test 1: Critical Reflection on the Use of Technology (30%)
- Written Test 2: Q&A on the Journal Club Articles (30%)
- Participation in Journal Club Sessions (10%): during peers' presentations, each student must ask pertinent questions and actively participate in the discussion of the articles presented by the other groups.
Component 2. Group Work (30%)
- Journal Club: Critical Analysis and Presentation of a Scientific Article (30%): each group selects (or is assigned) a scientific article related to one of the UC's themes, prepares a written critical analysis, and presents it in class, followed by a question-and-answer session.
Other Important Information
- This course unit will operate under a continuous assessment modality, in an in-person format, requiring attendance at 75% of classes (except for the exceptions provided for in the Assessment Regulations).
- The grade in each of the assessment components may not be lower than 9.5 points. Students with a grade lower than 9.5 points will have access to a final exam covering exercises similar to those included in the continuous assessment moments.
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Mobility
Mobility
Yes
